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Security Sales Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cybersecurity, physical security integration, and enterprise technology sectors, with openings at every level from associate to senior. Houston, Dallas, and Austin drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by companies like Cisco Systems, Palo Alto Networks, and Motorola Solutions, all of which maintain substantial Texas operations. The most in-demand specialties are network security architecture, access control systems, and cloud security solutions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Texas Instruments is seeking an experienced Security Technology Engineer to join the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) in Dallas, Texas. This role serves as the embedded technical lead responsible for the architecture, integration, monitoring, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise physical security technologies supporting TI’s people, assets, and operations globally.
This position plays a key role in advancing TI’s security technology ecosystem through enterprise standards, system integration, automation, analytics, resiliency, and lifecycle strategy. The engineer will work closely with Security Operations, IT infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Facilities, Engineering, Procurement, and external providers to ensure systems remain reliable, scalable, secure, and operationally effective in a 24/7 environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the health, availability, performance, and operational reliability of enterprise physical security systems, including access control, video management, video analytics, intrusion detection, intercom, visitor management, and related platforms
- Serve as the embedded GSOC technical subject matter expert, troubleshooting complex issues and coordinating resolution across internal teams, vendors, integrators, and manufacturers
- Support the consolidation of regional Security Communications Centers into the GSOC, ensuring standardization, interoperability, resiliency, and a consistent operator experience
- Engineer, configure, test, deploy, and optimize Genetec Security Center and associated technologies, including integrations across access control, video, intrusion, analytics, and incident management systems
- Identify and implement automation that reduces manual effort, improves data quality, accelerates response, and increases operator effectiveness
- Develop or support API- and SDK-based integrations, scripts, workflows, and other system interfaces to improve interoperability and efficiency
- Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and performance metrics for device health, alarm volumes, failure trends, and operational performance
- Develop analytics and reporting using tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, or similar platforms
- Lead technical execution for system integrations, upgrades, migrations, deployments, and lifecycle initiatives, with appropriate testing, validation, and documentation
- Partner with Security Operations, IT, cybersecurity, Facilities, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure secure architecture, network compatibility, scalability, and lifecycle support
- Maintain architecture diagrams, standards, asset inventories, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, change records, and disaster recovery documentation
- Support root cause analysis, business continuity, redundancy, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning for critical physical security systems
- Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend solutions based on operational value, scalability, interoperability, cybersecurity, and total cost of ownership
- Provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge transfer to GSOC and Security Operations personnel
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Security Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of hands-on experience engineering, integrating, administering, troubleshooting, or supporting enterprise physical security systems
- Experience with enterprise access control and video management systems, including configuration, integrations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
- Experience troubleshooting Windows-based servers, applications, services, databases, and distributed systems supporting enterprise security technologies
- Experience leading or executing complex technical projects, system integrations, migrations, or upgrades involving multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to diagnose complex technical issues using structured root cause analysis and drive them through resolution
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills across engineering, operations, vendor, and IT or cybersecurity audiences
- Working knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, ports and protocols, and network troubleshooting
- Advanced hands-on experience with Genetec Security Center including access control, video management, system architecture, health monitoring, integrations, and incident management capabilities (e.g. Mission Control, Operation Center, etc.)
- Experience with LenelS2 OnGuard or other enterprise access control platforms, especially migrations or coexistence environments
- Demonstrated ownership, bias for action, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution
- Experience integrating physical security technologies through APIs, SDKs, web services, or middleware
- Familiarity with C#, .NET, Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, JSON, SQL, or similar technologies used for automation, integration, and troubleshooting
- Experience with SQL databases, analytics, and reporting
- Experience with Spotfire, Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or similar visualization platforms
- Experience with virtualized environments, Windows Server, Active Directory, certificates, service accounts, and enterprise authentication concepts
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles relevant to physical security systems, including least privilege, network segmentation, patch management, credential management, encryption, logging, and secure architecture
- Experience with high-availability or mission-critical systems supporting 24/7 operations
- Experience with video analytics, AI-enabled security technologies, IoT devices, or edge-based security systems
- Experience with PSIM, CAD, fire and life safety interfaces, intercom, mass notification, or related GSOC technologies
- Strong vendor and integrator management skills, including the ability to challenge technical recommendations and proposed solutions
Preferred Certifications
- Genetec Security Center Technical Certification (GSC-TA, GSC-SA, GSC-OM)
- Lenel Certified Professional (LCP)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Work Environment
- Onsite command center environment supporting 24/7 security operations
- Ability to work extended hours during critical incidents or major events when required
- Ability to monitor multiple information systems and data feeds simultaneously
About Us
- The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
- Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
- At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.
Job Info
- Job Identification 25018026
- Job Category Administration
- Posting Date 11/02/2026, 01:12 PM
- Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
- Locations EXSE 13542 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX, 75243, US
- ECL/GTC Required Yes
Change the world. Love your job.
Texas Instruments is seeking an experienced Security Technology Engineer to join the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) in Dallas, Texas. This role serves as the embedded technical lead responsible for the architecture, integration, monitoring, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise physical security technologies supporting TI’s people, assets, and operations globally.
This position plays a key role in advancing TI’s security technology ecosystem through enterprise standards, system integration, automation, analytics, resiliency, and lifecycle strategy. The engineer will work closely with Security Operations, IT infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Facilities, Engineering, Procurement, and external providers to ensure systems remain reliable, scalable, secure, and operationally effective in a 24/7 environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the health, availability, performance, and operational reliability of enterprise physical security systems, including access control, video management, video analytics, intrusion detection, intercom, visitor management, and related platforms
- Serve as the embedded GSOC technical subject matter expert, troubleshooting complex issues and coordinating resolution across internal teams, vendors, integrators, and manufacturers
- Support the consolidation of regional Security Communications Centers into the GSOC, ensuring standardization, interoperability, resiliency, and a consistent operator experience
- Engineer, configure, test, deploy, and optimize Genetec Security Center and associated technologies, including integrations across access control, video, intrusion, analytics, and incident management systems
- Identify and implement automation that reduces manual effort, improves data quality, accelerates response, and increases operator effectiveness
- Develop or support API- and SDK-based integrations, scripts, workflows, and other system interfaces to improve interoperability and efficiency
- Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and performance metrics for device health, alarm volumes, failure trends, and operational performance
- Develop analytics and reporting using tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, or similar platforms
- Lead technical execution for system integrations, upgrades, migrations, deployments, and lifecycle initiatives, with appropriate testing, validation, and documentation
- Partner with Security Operations, IT, cybersecurity, Facilities, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure secure architecture, network compatibility, scalability, and lifecycle support
- Maintain architecture diagrams, standards, asset inventories, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, change records, and disaster recovery documentation
- Support root cause analysis, business continuity, redundancy, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning for critical physical security systems
- Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend solutions based on operational value, scalability, interoperability, cybersecurity, and total cost of ownership
- Provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge transfer to GSOC and Security Operations personnel
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Security Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of hands-on experience engineering, integrating, administering, troubleshooting, or supporting enterprise physical security systems
- Experience with enterprise access control and video management systems, including configuration, integrations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
- Experience troubleshooting Windows-based servers, applications, services, databases, and distributed systems supporting enterprise security technologies
- Experience leading or executing complex technical projects, system integrations, migrations, or upgrades involving multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to diagnose complex technical issues using structured root cause analysis and drive them through resolution
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills across engineering, operations, vendor, and IT or cybersecurity audiences
- Working knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, ports and protocols, and network troubleshooting
- Advanced hands-on experience with Genetec Security Center including access control, video management, system architecture, health monitoring, integrations, and incident management capabilities (e.g. Mission Control, Operation Center, etc.)
- Experience with LenelS2 OnGuard or other enterprise access control platforms, especially migrations or coexistence environments
- Demonstrated ownership, bias for action, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution
- Experience integrating physical security technologies through APIs, SDKs, web services, or middleware
- Familiarity with C#, .NET, Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, JSON, SQL, or similar technologies used for automation, integration, and troubleshooting
- Experience with SQL databases, analytics, and reporting
- Experience with Spotfire, Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or similar visualization platforms
- Experience with virtualized environments, Windows Server, Active Directory, certificates, service accounts, and enterprise authentication concepts
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles relevant to physical security systems, including least privilege, network segmentation, patch management, credential management, encryption, logging, and secure architecture
- Experience with high-availability or mission-critical systems supporting 24/7 operations
- Experience with video analytics, AI-enabled security technologies, IoT devices, or edge-based security systems
- Experience with PSIM, CAD, fire and life safety interfaces, intercom, mass notification, or related GSOC technologies
- Strong vendor and integrator management skills, including the ability to challenge technical recommendations and proposed solutions
Preferred Certifications
- Genetec Security Center Technical Certification (GSC-TA, GSC-SA, GSC-OM)
- Lenel Certified Professional (LCP)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Work Environment
- Onsite command center environment supporting 24/7 security operations
- Ability to work extended hours during critical incidents or major events when required
- Ability to monitor multiple information systems and data feeds simultaneously
About Us
- The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
- Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
- At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.
Job Info
- Job Identification 25018026
- Job Category Administration
- Posting Date 11/02/2026, 01:12 PM
- Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
- Locations EXSE 13542 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX, 75243, US
- ECL/GTC Required Yes
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon27
- SpaceX11
- JPMorganChase10
- HP5
- Aledade5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Energy2
- Cybersecurity2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security sales engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience selling enterprise security solutions or managed security services
- Proficiency with security platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or CrowdStrike
- Active or eligible for CompTIA Security+ or Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification
- Proven ability to conduct technical discovery sessions and deliver solution-based presentations to enterprise clients
- Experience collaborating with channel partners and systems integrators common in Texas markets
Security Sales Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security sales engineer in Texas?
Most security sales engineers in Texas enter the field through a technical degree in computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering, combined with hands-on experience in IT, networking, or cybersecurity. Texas does not require a state-issued license specific to this role, but employers widely expect certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, or vendor credentials from Cisco or Palo Alto Networks. Building pre-sales or systems engineering experience at a Texas-based technology reseller or managed security provider is the most direct path to a full security sales engineer role.
How much do security sales engineers make in Texas?
Security sales engineers in Texas earn a median of about $130,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,730 for the lowest 10% to over $201,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security sales engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring security sales engineers in Texas right now include Amazon, SpaceX, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's dense concentration of energy, healthcare, financial services, and defense contractors creates consistent demand for security sales engineers who can serve both commercial and government clients.
Which Texas cities have the most security sales engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Plano have the most security sales engineer openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical industries generate strong demand for operational technology security, Dallas anchors a major financial services and corporate headquarters corridor, and Austin's technology sector draws cybersecurity vendors and integrators who staff local pre-sales teams to serve a rapidly expanding enterprise client base.
Are there remote security sales engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most technical sales roles, since much of the pre-sales and solution architecture work can be done remotely. About 70% of security sales engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's heavy reliance on video-based discovery calls and virtual demonstrations. On-site presence is still expected for enterprise proof-of-concept deployments and major client meetings, particularly in regulated sectors like healthcare and finance.
How can I get hired as a security sales engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate sales engineer role at a Texas-based value-added reseller or managed security services provider, where you support senior engineers on client engagements before owning accounts. Large Texas employers like Presidio and Trace3 regularly bring in recent graduates or lateral movers from network administration, help desk, or cybersecurity analyst roles. Earning a vendor certification from Cisco, Palo Alto, or Fortinet before applying gives candidates a concrete edge, and community college IT programs through institutions like Austin Community College can accelerate that credential path.
Where can I find and apply to security sales engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to security sales engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across major metro areas and remote positions tied to the state. Search the available roles, find ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to employers without needing to create a profile or sign up.
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